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VOA慢速英语:Scary Clowns Have Some Americans Worried(翻译)

2016-10-22来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. Some Americans think it could be a joke, but people around the country are talking about a number of clown sightings.

talk about 讨论，谈论
例句：He went on to talk about his accident.
他接着谈到了他的意外事故。

2. The first sighting took place a few months ago in South Carolina.

take place 发生，举行
例句：A total solar eclipse is due to take place some time tomorrow.
明天某个时刻会发生日全食。

3. Police are not pleased with violent threats and pranks.

be pleased with 对…喜欢，满意于
例句：Set to work with a will and be pleased with the amount you get done
干活时卖力干，干了多少都满意。

4. “This is going to lead to violence,” Berlin said.

lead to 导致; 把…带到; 领到
例句：A lack of prudence may lead to financial problems.
不够谨慎可能会导致财政上出现问题。